Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Cubs again, 2-1
Yadier Molina had three of St. Louis' four hits, including a two-run single, and the Cardinals held off the fading Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
St. Louis Cardinals
2
Chicago Cubs
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CHC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Bunted Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 4 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Out 2-1
Pitch 1 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Molina singled to center, Goldschmidt scored and Ozuna scored, Carpenter to second.
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Single 2-1
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3 : Strike 2 Foul
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End Inning 2-1
End of the 9th inning
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Zobrist grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 2-1
Pitch 5 : Ball In Play
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Looking
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Carlos Martinez pitches to Ben Zobrist
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Kemp walked.
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 7 : Ball 4
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Ball 3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Ball 2
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Swinging 2-1
Pitch 1 : Strike 1 Swinging
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Carlos Martinez pitches to Tony Kemp
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Play Result 2-1
Kemp hit for Lucroy
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Hoerner popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 2-1
Pitch 7 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 2 Foul
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Strike 1 Foul
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-1
Carlos Martinez pitches to Nico Hoerner
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Play Result 2-1
C. Martínez relieved Miller
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Heyward popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 2-1
Pitch 7 : Ball In Play
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6 : Strike 2 Foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5 : Strike 2 Foul
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Strike Looking 2-1
Pitch 4 : Strike 1 Looking
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 3 : Ball 3
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 2 : Ball 2
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Ball 2-1
Pitch 1 : Ball 1
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Head to Head
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Justin Steele 60-Day-IL
- Shelby Miller 60-Day-IL
- Ben Brown 60-Day-IL
- Phil Maton 60-Day-IL
- Riley Martin 60-Day-IL
St. Louis Cardinals
- Richard Fitts Day-To-Day
- Hunter Dobbins Out
- Max Rajcic 60-Day-IL
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Nick CastellanosRF21
Kris Bryant3B23
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Willson ContrerasC40
David Bote2B12
Jason HeywardCF22
Nico HoernerSS2
Alec MillsP50
Substitutes
David PhelpsP35
Steve CishekP33
Brad WieckP39
Ben Zobrist2B18
Tyler ChatwoodP50
Victor Caratini1B37
Derek HollandP49
Pedro StropP64
Kyle RyanP58
Ian Happ1B8
Rowan WickP99
Jonathan Lucroy1B14
Tony KempPH12
STL
Dexter FowlerRF25
Tommy Edman2B25
Paul Goldschmidt1B46
Marcell OzunaLF24
Matt Carpenter3B13
Yadier MolinaC4
Paul DeJongSS18
Harrison BaderCF9
Michael WachaP52
Substitutes
Rangel RaveloPH35
Ryan HelsleyP21
Matt WietersPH32
Tyler WebbP64
John BrebbiaP60
Jose MartinezPH16
Andrew MillerP21
Carlos MartinezP18
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